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Waddle & Silvy

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cubs
Chicago
White Sox
Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Bears
Chicago Bulls
Major League Baseball
Caleb Williams
NFL
World Cup
Ben Johnson
Baseball
Bulls
Milwaukee Brewers
Arlington Heights
Shohei Ohtani
NBA
Pete Crow-Armstrong

Former Bear Tom Waddle and longtime Chicago sports reporter Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman love to talk all things Chicago sports and more.

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Jeff Meller joins Waddle & Silvy to discuss the White Sox's push for the AL Central, Tristan Peters' remarkable breakout season, and whether the starting rotation can hold together through the stretch run. Meller also shares his favorite fantasy foot... more

Waddle and Silvy react to Dan Campbell's thoughts on high school football before Waddle reflects on the end of his NFL career and why players should appreciate every opportunity they get. The guys mix in Cubs and White Sox talk before unveiling Rome ... more

Tom Thayer joins Waddle & Silvy from Tennessee to break down everything he saw during the Bears' joint practices with the Titans. He discusses Rome Odunze's impressive week, Roschon Johnson's strong camp, Braxton Jones' development, Logan Jones' lear... more

Waddle and Silvy ask Bears fans a simple question: what is the minimum level of success this season? The guys agree that simply seeing Caleb Williams improve is no longer enough and that making the playoffs has to be the expectation. They compare the... more

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Recent Guests

Antoine Randall-El
Former NFL player, guest interviewed on the show
Former NFL player, Chicago-area native
Episode: 8/19 4 PM: Sox take the Crosstown finale
Jim in Florida
Caller interviewed on the show
Listener
Episode: 8/19: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show- Pt I
Louis Riddick
NFL analyst and former executive
ESPN/ NFL Analyst
Episode: 8/17 3 PM: Louis Riddick
Jason Benetti
Chicago native, long-time voice of the White Sox, NBC Baseball broadcaster, NBA duties
NBC/NBC Sports; White Sox
Episode: 8/14 4 PM: Jason Benetti
Jason Bonetti
Sports broadcaster
ESPN Chicago / White Sox broadcast team
Episode: 8/14 2 PM: Bears (preseason) Friday!
Tony Scheffler
Former NFL tight end
Friend of the hosts
Episode: 8/5 4 PM: Barstool Big Cat
Adam Jahns
Bears beat writer, joined via England Guest Hotline
Chicago Bears beat reporting
Episode: 8/3 3 PM: Adam Jahns
Taran Armstead
Former pro bowler, offensive lineman
Saints/Dolphins (and Bears-related work)
Episode: 7/29 5 PM: ANY hope for the pass-rush?
Mike Vasil
Professional baseball pitcher
Chicago White Sox
Episode: 7/29 3 PM: Mike Vasil

Hosts

Tom Waddle
On-air host with long-running Chicago sports focus; co-host of the program.
Marc Silvy
Longtime Chicago sports reporter and lead commentator; co-host.
Courtney Cronin
ESPN Bears Insider; brings on-the-ground Bears practice reads and roster context.
Connor McKnight
Sports journalist and analyst offering Cubs/MLB context.
Tyler Aki
Sports analyst; hosts and contributes quick-read A-list segments.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 576 ratings
  • Chicago Style

    Love being able to listen on-demand from the DC-area. Love the regular hits Wilbon and Big Cat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoelSu
    United States5 months ago
  • Great

    Listen daily from Topeka KS. Great show. Great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polish art
    United States6 months ago
  • Updating my 1 star review

    The good parts of the show are lost when you completely bend the knee to Jon Gruden. Have the guy on, but don’t act like the guy is the greatest thing around. You continue to alienate large portions of your audience. I’ll check back in a year.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boiler bio nerd
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best sports show in Chicago

    IMO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeauxO
    United States2 years ago
  • Updating my 1 star review

    Checked in after a long break and last week the station that supported Sarah Spain and many other women just posted an hour focused on googling women 20-40 years their junior. It started as a joke and made it’s way to awful. My childhood Waddle jersey (who has several daughters and lets it slide) will continue to gather cobwebs

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boiler bio nerd
    United States2 years ago

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Chicago Style — Easy to listen to and great for DC-area commuters.
Great show with strong guests and local flavor.
Edit: long-time listener debating whether to continue due to changing dynamics.
Updating my 1 star review — when politics slips in, it loses some audience.
Best sports show in Chicago with engaging hosts and guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

8/20: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show
Q: What was your takeaway from the joint practices against the Bengals?
The group emphasized that joint practices provide invaluable hands-on evaluation, with emphasis on rather than game-planning for every opponent, the focus on real-time adjustments, leadership, and the opportunity to see players respond to pressure.
8/17 3 PM: Louis Riddick
Q: If you're drafting today, are you drafting Caleb Williams or Jaden Daniels?
Louis says he would still take Caleb Williams given his overall profile, while acknowledging the strengths of Daniels; he weighs long-term potential and system fit when making a choice.
7/29 3 PM: Mike Vasil
Q: How did you come up with this idea and how did it manifest?
Mike explains that his energy and authenticity in the clubhouse emerged naturally, and teams and coaches supported him by keeping him closely involved with the group, which helped establish the vibe around the team even during rehab.
8/3 5 PM: Recap with Rogers
Q: Jesse, what was the timeline for Holmes and how ready is he to contribute in the big leagues?
Holmes has been in a minor league rehab and is ready to rock; he could start in the big leagues soon and may be used immediately in a rotation or bullpen role depending on needs.
7/29 4 PM: Barstool Big Cat
Q: So, what is on your mind right now? What is, is it Cubs? Is it Tony Romo? Is it something else? Pairs reporting? What's in your mind right now?
The hosts discuss the Cubs' trajectory, trade deadline talk, and potential pitching acquisitions while weighing the balance between winning now and building for the future, with frequent shifts to other topics.

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What is Waddle & Silvy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced Chicago-centric sports show blends in-depth analysis of Bears, Cubs, White Sox, and local teams with banter, guest insights, and listener interaction. Across recent episodes, the hosts balance technical breakdowns (roster decisions, quarterback development, and injuries) with lively debates, pop-culture tangents, and regional pairings like on-site camp reports and external reads from prominent reporters. Sponsorship integrations and cross-promotions are a notable fixture, and recurring guests bring authority from ESPN, Barstool, The Athletic, and local Chicago outlets. The format emphasizes chemistry, accessible sports discourse, and a willingness to entertain broader conversations while staying anchored in Chicago sports lore.... more

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